Pollen maker

Gallery: FloraPosted April 21, 201192 views13 comments

This is actually the flower of a Sugar Maple tree. When these are blooming it's peak allergy season for spring sufferers! I thought it was a very interesting flower; I think it almost looks like a Muppet puppet of some sort.

Canon Rebel T1i. 90mm macro lens. F/32 for 13 sec. (with polarizing filter on). ISO 100.

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13 comments

Comment posted by Bernie Kasper on April 21, 2011 at 10:20 PM

Great shot Carolyn..I know exactly which Muppet she was in the rock band, I love it !!

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Comment posted by Mark Windom on April 22, 2011 at 12:27 AM

The backlighting really enhances the fine detail in this. Nice stuff!

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Comment posted by Howard Cheek on April 22, 2011 at 7:36 AM

I think you're right Carolyn..Just paint a happy face up top and you're good to go!
The yellow looks very nice on black, and it helps to show all that fuzzy-wuzzy Muppet detail too

Well done

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Comment posted by Barbara Graham on April 22, 2011 at 9:01 AM

Carolyn, this is stunning. Just beautiful light and detail and colors.

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Comment posted by Michael Lowe on April 22, 2011 at 9:17 AM

Pretty cool looking subject. Nice job with the black bg. Really contrasts well with the bright colors of the flower.

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Comment posted by Bob Duff on April 22, 2011 at 10:32 AM

Very nicely seen Carolyn. The backing really makes this image work and you've done a fabulous job managing the yellows from not getting blown.

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Comment posted by scott lanz on April 22, 2011 at 4:07 PM

This is actually the flower of a Sugar Maple tree.

No kidding. I had no idea. It stands out well from the dark BG. Great image.

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Comment posted by Mark Seaver on April 22, 2011 at 6:19 PM

Lovely shot. Great dof and the black background really makes the blooms stand out.

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Comment posted by Pat Sampson on April 22, 2011 at 7:28 PM

Great detail and presence in the bloom Carolyn. Really fine work and I agree with you that the subject looks a little Muppetish.

pat

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Comment posted by Craig Strand on April 22, 2011 at 8:39 PM

Very different flower, it looks great against the dark BG

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Comment posted by Bob&Charly Nelson on April 23, 2011 at 1:46 AM

Wonderful light and super macro work. Great choices and rewards Carolyn.
Bob

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Comment posted by Patricia Brundage on April 23, 2011 at 7:06 AM

Beautiful subject and presentation. I am drawn to the spring buds on trees, but I'll hve to look even harder. This is stunning!!

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Comment posted by Ed Lowe on April 23, 2011 at 4:51 PM

Absolutely beautiful, Carolyn. The backlighting helps to bring out all the minute details and the black BG is a wonderful choice.

Ed

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